Cloverdale is on a four-game streak of home losses, Southmont a nine-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Cloverdale Clovers will take on the Southmont Mounties at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southmont took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Cloverdale, who comes in off a win.
Last Monday, Cloverdale had just enough and edged North Central out 7-6.
Layton Allen made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Allen has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances. Allen was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Drake Hoffa, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Ben Campbell, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Southmont lost 10-4 to Western Boone on Wednesday.
Cloverdale's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Southmont, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-17.
Cloverdale suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Southmont when the teams last played back in May of 2022. Will Cloverdale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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